Bertha Hustede Whitmore

Bertha Hustede Whitmore, 93, died May 9, 2013 at Duke University Hospital. She was born in Weimar, TX to the late Gustav Charlie Hustede and Mary Louise Koehn Hustede.

Bertha was an avid gardener. She was raised on a farm in southeast Texas and always loved farm life. She constantly monitored the weather and worried about how it was affecting the farmers. She was always more concerned about others than herself, keeping in touch with many former co-workers and childhood friends. She shared generously the fruits of her gardening. She always loved to have flowers around; they raised her spirits. We thank the Lord that she was able to live independently, had a sharp mind right up to the last days of her life, and passed peacefully in her sleep.

Friends are invited to visit from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service in Durham.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, http://www.trinityatnewbielau.com/ in Weimar, Texas.

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San Antonio Obituary

Bertha Hustede Whitmore, 93, died May 9, 2013 at Duke University Hospital. She was born in Weimar, TX to the late Gustav Charlie Hustede and Mary Louise Koehn Hustede.

Bertha was an avid gardener. She was raised on a farm in southeast Texas and always loved farm life. She constantly monitored the weather and worried about how it was affecting the farmers. She was always more concerned about others than herself, keeping in touch with many former co-workers and childhood friends. She shared generously the fruits of her gardening. She always loved to have flowers around; they raised her spirits. We thank the Lord that she was able to live independently, had a sharp mind right up to the last days of her life, and passed peacefully in her sleep.

Condolence Messages

Mrs. Whitmore was the sweetest and most kindest neighbor we have ever had. For the last 18+ years we grew closer & admired her spirit of indepedence. We couldn’t wait to get her famous tomatoes and cucumbers from her garden every year. She was always giving and watching out for others. Life will never be the same for us but Heaven will be much better. She will forever be my HERO! And Roy, you are to be admired for taking such good care of your mother all these years! Peace to us all.